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FEDERAL INTERAGENCY COUNCIL on OUTDOOR RECREATION

(FICOR)

National Association of State Parks Directors

September 8, 2011

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Action Item 2.1a: “Improve coordination, effectiveness, and efficiency among federal agencies through establishment of a FICOR”

Key tasks to accomplish include: ◦ Provide up-to-date web-based information◦ Streamline and align policies◦ Improve the engagement of youth in healthy active

lifestyles◦ Target underserved and disadvantaged communities◦ Identify partners outside of the federal government

who can promote outdoor recreation and provide resources and access

Purpose of the FICOR

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Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR)

Directors of agencies that manage Federal outdoor recreation facilities, lands, and waters (meets twice per year)Bureau of Land Management, Bob Abbey, Director Bureau of Reclamation, Michael L. Connor, Commissioner Fish and Wildlife Service, Dan Ashe, Director National Park Service, Jon Jarvis, DirectorNOAA, Jane Lubchenco, DirectorUS Army Corps of Engineers, Major General Meredith W.B. (Bo) Temple , Acting Commanding GeneralUSDA Forest Service, Tom Tidwell, Chief

FICOR Working GroupSenior agency staff representatives managing

outdoor recreation resources (meets monthly or when needed)

USFSJim Bedwell

(202) 205-1240jbedwell@fs.fed.us

Kristen Nelson (202) 205-1406

kristennelson@fs.fed.us

BORKate Goggin

(202) 513-1599kgoggin@usbr.gov

Peggy Haren(303) 445-2898

pharen@usbr.gov

BLMAndy Tenney

(202) 912-7094atenney@blm.gov

Patti Klein(801) 539-4235

patti_klein@blm.gov

NPSJoel Lynch

(202) 273-3656llynch@nps.gov

Charlie Stockman(202) 354-6907

cstockman@nps.govPatrick Gregerson

Patrick_Gregerson@nps.gov

(202) 354-6972

NOAALindsey Williams (301) 713-3070

lindsey.c.williams@noaa.gov

FWSKevin Kilcullen(703)358-2382

kevin_kilkullen@fws.gov

USACE Mary Coulombe(202) 761-1228

Mary.J.Coulombe@usace.army.mil

Pep Periso(202) 761-0036

Peppino.j.persio@usace.army.mil

Other Federal agencies and FACA Chartered Advisory Committees

Representatives of agencies and councils with health, tourism, transportation and other outdoor recreation

related interests or resources may participate and provide input to the working group either on a

permanent or ad hoc issue basis to ensure broader Federal coordination

Deliberative Pre-decisional Communication---Not Administration Policy

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FICOR Working GroupKey Agency Leaders for

Recreation & Visitor Services Programs

FICOR PrincipalsBLM, BOR, FWS, NOAA, NPS, USACE,

USFS,Directors of agencies that Manage

Outdoor Recreation Facilities, Lands, and Waters Tribes and Native American

Interests

Professional Societies, Universities, Research

Outdoor Recreation National Interests, Organizations, and

StakeholdersState and Local Recreation

and Parks Interests

Other Federal Interagency Councils and Committees

related to Outdoor Recreation, Trails, Rivers, Tourism and others

National FACA Advisory Committees: WHHCC, Sport Fishing and Boating, Youth

Coordination with Other Federal Agencies with Recreation Interests or

Resources

FICOR will coordinate with National Outdoor RecreationInterests andOrganizations

FICOR can provide an opportunity for a national forum for discussion of national issues and solutions.Deliberative Pre-decisional Communication---Not Administration Policy

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FICOR MOU: Interdepartmental Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by the Secretaries of Agriculture, Army (COE), Commerce, and Interior. The MOU, completed in May 2011establishes commitment for land and resource agencies to coordinate outdoor recreation policy, programs and activities.

FICOR Working Group established: Key recreation program leaders from BLM, BOR, FWS, NPS, FS and NOAA have formed a working group to define FICOR functions and stand up operation, establish proposed priorities, consult with external interests and plan the first meeting of the agency leaders. This group will provide the day to day operational support and staffing for the FICOR. Coordinating with DOI (Will Shafroth), CEQ and OMB.

Draft Operational Charter Developed: Charter clarifies organizational operation and function of the FICOR, its working group and relationships with other Federal agencies and external. Draft charter is being reviewed by departmental solicitors. Charter provides an agreement on what FICOR is and the shared vision for FICOR operation. Charter will be signed by the agency directors.

FICOR Progress and Actions

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Communication and Outreach: Conducted White House meeting with CEQ to roll out FICOR in June 20011 in conjunction with Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Council meeting and other sporting interests. Currently developing a communications plan to describe FICOR and its operation. Plan will include how FICOR will engage ,reach out to and receive input from major national organizations and FACA councils for coordination.

Establishing Priorities for First Year: Working group, with input from the AGO report and recreation interests, is developing list of priority issues. This suite of emphasis areas and interagency actions will be provided to the FICOR Principals to assess and prioritize for interagency coordination, policy alignment, and collaboration.

Planning for first FICOR Meeting: Working group is developing briefing materials for agency leadership, planning for the Inaugural FICOR Principal meeting. Agenda for the meeting will be to affirm FICOR operational guidance and identify first 1 to 3 year priorities for interagency coordination. Focusing on day long meeting in late Fall of 2011 or early 2012.

FICOR Progress and Actions(continued)